Recent content by benreynoldsnz

If this happens it puts Baden Cooke's management career of to an awesome start!

Been putting the odd post up here and there but better formaly say hi. I'm a New Zealander and hence the Geogre Bennett display pic!

It is now official. Aussie Baden Cooke (Orica) retires. CyclingNews speculated at the end of October, but now it is confirmed. He won the Green Joursey at the Tour in 2003 + over 50 pro races. Young by Papa standerds at 35! Source...

Whats the bet Vino himself comes out of retirement to lead the team wins all 3 Grand Tours + Monuments in a single year. Ofc it will have to become Pro Conti first though.

Good ride by the Novo Nordisk Development guys. All Type 1 Diabetics and can put on a good showing hopefully!

Similar abilities to GVA I feel, but better at climbing and maybe less so at cobbles. Good move for him next year!

Perhaps a little small even for "Little Known Race Results" thread.. But the Tour of Southland is one of New Zealand's largest domestic races. It's only a National Tour event but attracts a decent group of domestic, Aussie and international pros. Past winners include Hayden Roulston...

George Bennet has also signed for Garmin for next year. See Velo News article Good to see Kiwis staying in the World Tour

Vino? No, in all seriousness, would be great to see someone slip away with 2k to go and the sprinters to balls it up. Can't see that happening though- congrats to Cav in advance!

Vino option?

Sort of expected really...

No Vino option?

All the stages so far have been very 'classicy' on hilly routes where the Sky Train has never excelled. I think wait until we hit the likes of Galibier and Wiggo will make more of an impact on the longer climbs! Should make the race very interesting!